The Daily AI Show Newsletter

June 9, 2024

The Daily AI Show
June 09, 2024

Welcome to our first newsletter!

We are so grateful to you, our community of "early adopters"!

In this edition:

How AI’s power bill is affecting businesses
The DAS crew’s top ranked AI tools
Nvidia’s “other” AI business
Siri and Alexa’s next big trick

Let’s get to it.

Your DAS crew,

-Andy, Beth, Brian, Eran, Jyunmi, Karl & Robert.

Why It Matters

Our Deeper Look Into This Week’s Topics

Will Siri and Alexa Regain Their AI Thrones?

We chatted about whether Siri and/or Alexa can mount a comeback and once reclaim the title of ‘Most Helpful AI Assistant”.

We’re hearing rumors about possible announcements being made at WWDC 2024, Apple’s Developer’s Conference. If some of the rumors are true, Siri could see significant improvements. We should know more tomorrow!

Amazon, on the other hand, is reportedly planning an enhanced and more capable version of Alexa for a fee.

WHY IT MATTERS

Enhanced Productivity with Siri: Upgrades to Siri could lead to better integration across Apple’s ecosystem, allowing for more seamless communication between devices, thus boosting efficiency and streamlining workflows.
Advanced Automation Tools: Siri’s improvements might offer smarter automation capabilities, enabling businesses to automate repetitive tasks more effectively, saving time and reducing manual effort.
New Features in Alexa: Amazon's potential paid Alexa service could introduce advanced features tailored for both home and office use, enhancing the assistant’s ability to perform complex tasks, which can translate to better task management and coordination.
Scalable Solutions: For enterprises, the new capabilities could offer scalable solutions that integrate with existing IT infrastructure, helping to support growing business needs and enhance digital transformation strategies.

Is the Energy Cost of AI Too High?

The DAS crew talked about AI's massive energy footprint on Tuesday’s show.

While AI is revolutionizing industries, it comes at a steep cost. A single ChatGPT query consumes 10x more energy than a typical Google search!

With AI usage exploding, data centers could devour 20% of total U.S. electricity by 2030. Yikes!

WHY IT MATTERS

Cost Implications: The significant energy consumption of AI can lead to higher operational costs for businesses using AI technologies. Understanding this helps companies budget effectively and consider the financial impact of extensive AI deployment.
Innovation Opportunities: The challenge of AI’s energy footprint can drive innovation. Companies that invest in developing or adopting more energy-efficient AI models can gain a competitive edge by lowering energy costs and enhancing sustainability.
Regulatory Compliance: As energy consumption becomes a larger concern, businesses might face increasing regulations on energy usage and emissions. Staying informed on AI's energy impact can help companies prepare for and comply with potential future regulations.
Long-Term Viability: Balancing AI’s benefits with its energy demands is crucial for long-term viability. Companies that proactively address this issue can ensure sustainable growth and continued innovation without being hindered by escalating energy costs or environmental concerns.

Our Top 5 Go-To AI Tools

Thursday we had fun discovering which tools each of us picked for our top five and where we ranked them — some of which was shocking!

ChatGPT at #4 Beth? Really??

Andy: ChatGPT , Perplexity , Gemini (gmail/docs/sheets) , Gamma , Canva
Beth: Perplexity , Gemini , Mem.ai , ChatGPT , Claude
Brian: ChatGPT , Perplexity , Canva , Claude , Descript
Jyunmi: ChatGPT , Perplexity , Firecut , Opus Clip , Fathom
Karl: Respell , ChatGPT , Perplexity , Adobe Podcast Enhance , Play.ht
Robert: ChatGPT , Claude , Gemini , Midjourney , Suno / Eleven Labs

WHY IT MATTERS

Content Creation Efficiency: AI tools like Descript and FireCut simplify video production and editing, making high-quality content creation faster and more accessible. This is crucial for businesses aiming to produce engaging multimedia content without extensive resources.
Research and Creativity: Platforms such as Perplexity and Claude offer advanced capabilities in research and creative tasks, providing more nuanced and context-aware outputs. These tools can support businesses in generating insights and fostering innovative solutions.
Competitive Advantage: Staying updated with the latest AI tools helps businesses maintain a competitive edge. Adopting these tools can lead to more innovative solutions, quicker turnaround times, and a more adaptive approach to market changes.
Innovation and Adaptation: Embracing AI tools fosters a culture of innovation, encouraging teams to explore new ways of working and adapt to technological advancements, which can lead to better products and services.

Just Jokes

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HEARD AROUND THE AI COOLER
What We Are Chatting About This Week In Slack

GPT-6 and OpenAI’s New Initiatives:

Karl shared that OpenAI is working on GPT-6 or even GPT-7, alongside forming a Safety and Security Committee. This committee aims to oversee the ethical and secure development of AI models, ensuring they align with safety standards and regulations. Additionally, there were discussions about OpenAI’s recent collaboration with Apple to integrate advanced AI features into Apple's products, highlighting the strategic partnerships and financial impact of such deals.

HeyGen Test:

Eran was excited about a new HeyGen test option that allows users to type scripts for avatars, which then speak the text naturally while moving around with hand movements and walking. This development is seen as a positive step forward for the platform when it becomes available for general use.

GoogleLM Notebook

Brian was talking about using GoogleLM Notebook to help us ask questions against all 200+ episodes of The Daily AI Show. With nearly 10,000 minutes of AI discussion, having a tool that becomes an expert on all shows is a game changer.

Keeping Us Up at Night:
Elon Musk’s Recent Prediction

“If you want to do a job that's kinda like a hobby, you can do a job. But otherwise, AI and the robots will provide any goods and services that you want. We will need Universal high income, but would be no shortage of goods or services.”

Did You Know?

Andy mentioned Nvidia on Wednesday’s show and was telling us how the “chip maker” is so much more than that. He’s right. These are the AI Solutions Nvidia is currently working on: